NEWS

The Yanacocha Interpretation Centre was inaugurated on June 29. Founding members, authorities, friends and staff of the foundation participated at the inauguration. The event began with 9 speeches of people who in one way or another have been part of the Yanacocha Reserve and the creation of this new Interpretation Centre. Among them were Lou Jost, renowned ecologist and botanist associated to Ecominga; and Gonzalo Ortiz-Crespo, President of Zoological Foundation of Ecuador, who on behalf of his brother Fernando Ortiz-Crespo gave a speech to the Yanacocha Reserve.

Dra. Veronica Arias, Secretary of Environment of Ilustre Municipality of the Metropolitan District of Quito, referred to the Yanacocha Reserve as a site of importance because it preserves remnants of native forest near the city, in addition she refers to the Center interpretation as an important site of environmental education to raise awareness among citizens. Similarly, Mr. Luis Hipo on behalf of the Community of Yanacocha expressed the importance of the reserve for the community and their interest to continue working for the conservation of Yanacocha forest as a legacy for future generations.

​Dr. Nigel Simpson, founding member and main sponsor of the Yanacocha Interpretation Centre, made the symbolic ribbon cutting for the opening. The guests were happy after visiting the centre which will be an environmental education space for the reserve visitors. Finally, some of them enjoyed a walk through the trails of the Reserve.